HP High Court Recruitment 2026: The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice (Advt. No. HC-Advt./2026 (3)) for filling up 15 vacancies for various posts including Librarian, Peon, Mali, and Cook-cum-Attendant. The official advertisement notice was dated 19.09.2026, with the online recruitment application portal opening on 27.09.2026. Interested candidates can submit their online applications along with the fee payment until the last date, 27.10.2026 up to 11:59 PM.
This recruitment drive provides a great opportunity to secure a regular position within the establishment of the HP High Court. Appointments are governed by “The Himachal Pradesh High Court Officers and the Members of Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Conditions of Service, Conduct & Appeal) Rules, 2015”. Candidates should thoroughly review the eligibility criteria, experience mandates, and application guidelines before filling out the online form.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Post Name | Librarian, Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant |
| Advt. No. | HC-Advt./2026 (3) |
| Total Vacancy | 15 |
| Notification Date | 19.09.2026 |
| Category | HP High Court Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | highcourt.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 19.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27.10.2026 at 11:59 PM |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR | Rs. 450/- |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PH (of H.P.) | Rs. 300/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 is 18-45 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Librarian (Group-C) | 01 | Graduation with PGD in Library Science OR Bachelor/ Master’s Degree in Library Science + 3 Years Experience |
| Peon (Group-D) | 08 | Matriculation Pass |
| Mali (Group-D) | 02 | Matriculation Pass + 3 Years Experience in Gardening |
| Cook-cum-Attendant (Group-D) | 04 | Matriculation Pass + 3 Years Experience in Cooking |
Evaluation & Shortlisting Method (Group-D Posts)
For Group-D posts (Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant), candidates are shortlisted for Document Verification/Evaluation in a 1:3 ratio based on their Matriculation percentage (calculated out of 85 marks). The remaining 15 marks are distributed during evaluation as follows:
- Notified Backward Area/Panchayat: 1 Mark
- Landless Family / Land Less Than 1 Hectare: 2 Marks
- Non-Employment Certificate (No family member in Govt/Semi-Govt service): 2.5 Marks
- Differently Abled Persons (>40% impairment): 1 Mark
- NSS (at least 1 year) / NCC / Scout & Guide / National Sports Medal Winner: 1 Mark
- BPL Family (Annual income below Rs. 40,000/-): 2.5 Marks
- Widow / Divorced / Destitute / Single Woman: 1 Mark
- Single Daughter / Orphan: 1.5 Marks
- Experience in Govt/Semi-Govt (Up to 5 years; 0.5 marks per completed year): 2.5 Marks
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Examination (For Librarian Post)
- Educational Qualification & Evaluation (15 Marks) Shortlisting (For Group-D Posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official portal at
hphcrecruitment.in/loginorhighcourt.hp.gov.in. - Register and create your user account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) with all required personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photograph: 20-50 KB JPG/PNG, Signature: 10-20 KB JPG/PNG, Certificates/PDFs as specified).
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form and keep a printout/screenshot of the submitted form for future reference.
Important Links
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| HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| High Court of Himachal Pradesh Official Website | HPHC |
